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I stand in line at the checkout of a clothing store with a bunch of clothes to purchase in my arms. I have spent the better part of an hour choosing the clothes, and I am ready to pay for them.
When I get to the check out, the clerk tells me that there is a special today that will save me an additional 20%. I don’t have to do anything. I don’t have to give my phone number, email or address. It’s just an unannounced special.
Now don’t get me wrong, I don’t mind getting the extra discount, but I was perfectly willing to pay the ticketed price (which was actually discounted too). So they haven’t gained anything by giving me the extra discount.
If retail is indeed suffering as much as we all hear it is, what is going on? Why are they cutting their profits by offering additional discounts which aren’t tied to a buying incentive?
Am I the only person who thinks this?
Cheers, Steve
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